Product Description

"Kuniyoshi: The Faithful Samurai" is a pioneering publication dealing with the famous Kuniyoshi series of the 47 masterless samurai ("rônin"). It contains two complete series: "Seichô gishi den" ("The faithful samurai, 1847-48") and its sequel "Seichô gishin den", ("The faithful hearts, 1848"). This true nineteenth-century tale of 47 "rônin" avenging the death of their lord is enormously popular in Japan. The dramatized version, commonly known as "Chûshingura", ("Treasury of loyal retainers"), has endured for over 250 years as one of Japan's most popular Kabuki plays. Its heroes were often depicted in Ukiyo-e prints. Kuniyoshi was a master in the genre of warrior prints, and his series expressively portrays these warrior 'folk heroes'. This publication also includes translations of the texts recounting each hero's exploits that appear on the prints.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #259825 in Books
• Published on: 2006-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

Language Notes
Text: English, Japanese (translation)
Original Language: Japanese

About the Author
David R. Weinberg is often described as a 'renaissance man'. He was educated at Columbia University, holds a doctorate degree in Comparative Literature from Michigan State University and a diploma from the Athens Conservatory of Music. An international educator and scholar, he has been the recipient of many awards. Dr. Weinberg has written books and articles on ancient Greek literature and culture, classical music and Japanese art. He has been a collector of Japanese woodblock prints for over twenty years.

Customer Reviews

Hiroshige, Shmiroshige.
Why don't more people know of Kuniyoshi? His prints are action packed, dynamic and engaging. And this rendition of the 47 Ronin is a fantastic collection of some of his most engaging works. Hotei has put out other wonderful collections of Kuniyoshi's work, but this is the one I keep returning to again and again for inspiration. A must own for any Kuniyoshi fan, and very important for anyone interested in Japanese prints.